Prone position air cushion headrest

Abstract

The utility model discloses a prone position air cushion head support, including base, support rod, support plate, U type air cushion, charge and discharge device, support rod one end connects base, and the other end connects support plate, and the top of support plate is fixedly connected U type air cushion, and the bottom is installed charge and discharge device, and U type air cushion inside is equipped with a plurality of air bags, and air bag is in succession arranged along the circumference of U type air cushion, and every air bag is connected charge and discharge device through the trachea respectively, and charge and discharge device inside is equipped with charge and discharge unit, timing unit and controller, and charge and discharge unit, timing unit and controller are electrically connected. The utility model discloses be used for the head support of patient prone position, make patient head keep neutral position, through to the automatic alternation of air bag in air cushion and inflate, deflation, to reach the purpose of decompression.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a prone position air cushion headrest. Background Technology

[0002] Prone ventilation, as a critical care technique, holds an important position in the medical field, especially in the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and critically ill patients with impaired arterial oxygenation index. Prone ventilation alters the patient's position, lowering the lung tissue within the thoracic cavity. This reduces pressure on the lung tissue from the diaphragm, heart, and other thoracic organs, allowing for a relative increase in thoracic cavity volume and easier lung expansion. Simultaneously, gravity helps increase blood flow to the anterior chest and ventilation to the back, improving gas exchange and oxygenation, and promoting the drainage of sputum from the lungs.

[0003] During prone ventilation, the patient's cheekbones, shoulders, chest, iliac crest, knees, lower legs, and other bony prominences are subjected to prolonged pressure. Various devices such as foam dressings, hydrocolloid dressings, and soft pillows are typically used to protect the patient's skin. The patient's head is turned to one side, and the neck is rotated left and right every 2-3 hours to change the pressure points and reduce the pressure time on one cheek; this is commonly known as "face turning." While the duration of prone ventilation is still debated, it is generally not recommended to be less than 12 hours. Therefore, within this time, medical staff will perform 4-6 face turning operations, significantly increasing their workload. More importantly, turning the neck left and right can compress the jugular vein, so for patients at risk of increased intracranial pressure, the head should be placed in a centered position, and lateral rotation should be avoided.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a prone air cushion headrest that can both prevent lateral rotation and avoid prolonged pressure on the skin, thus protecting the facial skin. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a prone position air cushion headrest for supporting the head of a patient in a prone position, keeping the patient's head in a neutral position, and achieving decompression by automatically and alternately inflating and deflating the air bladders inside the air cushion.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A prone position air cushion headrest includes a base, a support rod, a support plate, a U-shaped air cushion, and an inflation / deflation device. One end of the support rod is connected to the base, and the other end is connected to the support plate. The top of the support plate is fixed to the U-shaped air cushion, and the inflation / deflation device is installed at the bottom. The U-shaped air cushion contains several air bladders arranged continuously along the circumference of the U-shaped air cushion. Each air bladder is connected to the inflation / deflation device through an air tube. The inflation / deflation device contains an inflation / deflation unit, a timing unit, and a controller, which are electrically connected.

[0008] Furthermore, the open end of the U-shaped air cushion is provided with a shoulder support pad.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper surface of the U-shaped air cushion is provided with cushioning pads at the forehead and cheeks corresponding to the human face.

[0010] Furthermore, the cushioning pad is made of hydrocolloid or foam.

[0011] Furthermore, the support plate is U-shaped, which is adapted to the shape of the U-shaped air cushion, and the support rod is connected to the U-shaped support plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the support rod is a telescopic rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the base is equipped with casters at the bottom, and the casters are equipped with brake devices.

[0014] Furthermore, the base, support rod, and support plate are all steel frame structures.

[0015] Furthermore, a support platform is provided between the support plate and the support rod, and a through hole is provided in the middle of the support platform.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This invention is used for head support in a prone position to keep the patient's head in a neutral position. By automatically and alternately inflating and deflating the air bladders inside the air cushion, pressure is reduced and pressure injuries are minimized. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of a U-shaped air cushion;

[0021] In the diagram: 1-base, 2-support rod, 3-support plate, 4-U-shaped air cushion, 5-inflation / de-inflation device, 6-airbag, 7-shoulder support pad, 8-buffer pad, 9-caster wheel, 10-support platform. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of this application is usually placed in when in use, or the orientation or positional relationship that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] As shown in the figure, a prone position air cushion headrest includes a base 1, a support rod 2, a support plate 3, a U-shaped air cushion 4, and an inflation / deflation device 5. One end of the support rod 2 is connected to the base 1, and the other end is connected to the support plate 3. In this embodiment, the support rod 2 is a telescopic rod, which can be adjusted in height according to the patient's needs. The U-shaped air cushion 4 is fixed on the support plate 3, which is also U-shaped and adapted to the shape of the U-shaped air cushion 4. When in use, the patient is in a neutral position, face down, placed on the U-shaped air cushion 4, with the gap in the middle avoiding the breathing tube. The U-shaped air cushion 4 has multiple air bladders 6 inside, which are continuously arranged around the circumference of the U-shaped air cushion 4. Each air bladder 6 is connected to the inflation / deflation device 5 through an air tube. The inflation / deflation device 5 is installed at the bottom of the support plate 3 and can inflate or deflate each air bladder 6 individually. The inflation / deflation device 5 is equipped with an inflation / deflation unit, a timing unit, and a controller. The inflation / deflation unit, timing unit, and controller are electrically connected. The inflation and deflation time of each airbag 6 can be set through the timing unit. The controller controls the inflation / deflation unit to alternately inflate and deflate multiple airbags 6 according to the settings of the timing unit and the preset sequence. This can massage the area of ​​the face that is in contact with the U-shaped air cushion, thereby achieving the purpose of relaxation and stress reduction and avoiding pressure injury.

[0026] The upper surface of the U-shaped air cushion 4 has cushioning pads 8 at the forehead and cheeks corresponding to the human face to reduce pressure injury; preferably, the cushioning pads 8 are made of hydrocolloid or foam. The open end of the U-shaped air cushion 4 has a shoulder support pad 7.

[0027] The base 1 has casters 9 at the bottom. The casters 9 are equipped with brakes to fix them and keep the entire head frame stable.

[0028] The base 1, support rod 2, and support plate 3 are all steel frame structures, which are stable and not easy to shake.

[0029] A support platform 10 is provided between the support plate 3 and the support rod 2. The support platform 10 has a through hole in the middle, which allows the respiratory therapist to pass his hand through the hole from the outside to the inside when the patient is in a prone position, and to adjust the oral and nasal tube or tracheostomy tube located directly below the U-shaped air cushion 4.

[0030] Of course, there may be other embodiments of this utility model. Without departing from the spirit and essence of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications based on this utility model, but these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A prone position air cushion headrest, characterized in that: It includes a base (1), a support rod (2), a support plate (3), a U-shaped air cushion (4), and an inflation / deflation device (5). One end of the support rod (2) is connected to the base (1), and the other end is connected to the support plate (3). The top of the support plate (3) is fixed to the U-shaped air cushion (4), and the inflation / deflation device (5) is installed at the bottom. The U-shaped air cushion (4) is provided with several air bags (6), which are arranged continuously around the circumference of the U-shaped air cushion (4). Each air bag (6) is connected to the inflation / deflation device (5) through an air tube. The inflation / deflation device (5) is provided with an inflation / deflation unit, a timing unit, and a controller. The inflation / deflation unit, the timing unit, and the controller are electrically connected.

2. The prone air cushion headrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped air cushion (4) has a shoulder support pad (7) at its open end.

3. The prone air cushion headrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the U-shaped air cushion (4) is provided with cushioning pads (8) at the forehead and cheeks corresponding to the human face.

4. The prone air cushion head frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: The buffer pad (8) is made of hydrocolloid or foam.

5. The prone air cushion headrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate (3) is U-shaped and is adapted to the shape of the U-shaped air cushion (4).

6. The prone air cushion headrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rod (2) is a telescopic rod.

7. The prone air cushion headrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is equipped with casters (9) at the bottom, and the casters (9) are equipped with brake devices.

8. The prone air cushion headrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1), support rod (2), and support plate (3) are all steel frame structures.

9. The prone air cushion headrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support platform (10) is provided between the support plate (3) and the support rod (2), and a through hole is provided in the middle of the support platform (10).

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